Narrowboat Life - Trapped on the Trent & Mersey Canal. Britain by Narrowboat - Ep. 77

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  • čas pƙidĂĄn 22. 08. 2024
  • Narrowboat life gets complicated as we get trapped on the Trent & Mersey Canal on our journey across Britain by Narrowboat.
    First, we head to Church Lawton moorings where narrowboat Silver Fox stays for a few nights while Shaun heads off to Yorkshire. Then we go backward and forwards a few times before heading for Harecastle Tunnel. That's where it all went a bit Pete Tong 😕
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Komentáƙe • 862

  • @paulhoughton5164
    @paulhoughton5164 Pƙed 4 lety +6

    Well I’ve run out of superlatives for you guys! This has to be the most entertaining 18.45 I’ve watched for a very long time. And watching that epic reverse journey ... well I struggled reversing anywhere on my boat . Even over the shortest distance I always felt that the bloody boat was bin charge so well impressed. And a cliff hanger at the end too!!!!!

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Pƙed 4 lety +1

      Cheers, Paul. A bit of a mish-mash this week but back on track next week đŸ‘đŸ»

  • @MikesFoggyIdea
    @MikesFoggyIdea Pƙed 4 lety +6

    Honestly, if each episode was 30 to 45 minutes I wouldn't mind. I love watching you guys going about your day. Maybe a few extra minutes of quiet time just watching the scenery go by or a 5 minute time laps when you're going through an urban area or a long stretch backtracking could be fun filler. I'll never be on a boat so everything you show is enjoyable.

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Pƙed 4 lety

      Ah, thank you, Mike! đŸ‘đŸ»

  • @mikemiller2538
    @mikemiller2538 Pƙed 4 lety +4

    What have we learnt about Colin this week..
    1-hes able to shovel sh1t from one place to another.
    2-hes a master at driving a narrowboat backwards.
    3-his filming /photography skills are quite exceptional. 11 out of 10 for the drone footage.

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Pƙed 4 lety

      Mike. Thank you for putting a huge smile on my face đŸ‘đŸ»â˜ș

    • @mikemiller2538
      @mikemiller2538 Pƙed 4 lety +1

      @@FoxesAfloat thank you for your high quality videos,and the comedy in them. Which puts a huge smile on my face👍😊

  • @philipizzard2584
    @philipizzard2584 Pƙed 4 lety +3

    Love the hand gestures left or right backwards and forwards loved this vlog nice drone footage again beautiful days wow love xx

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Pƙed 4 lety +1

      All a bit of a blur this week, haha! Some sense of direction next week đŸ‘đŸ»đŸ˜‚

  • @stevemusgrave2000
    @stevemusgrave2000 Pƙed 4 lety +3

    Yeah, Red Bull services fine, no worries. I got told by the CRT chaps, dont moor near the Harecastle, well if'y at night. Top vlog. Stayed where you are now for a week, so lovely round there. There! not given it away!

    • @flumpaustin1994
      @flumpaustin1994 Pƙed 4 lety

      I was told the same. The North portal is not great to moor at but that is Kidsgrove central.

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Pƙed 4 lety

      Haha! Well done. Yeah, Red Bull was fine for us too. Like you said, closer to Harecastle North portal is the dodgy place.

  • @grayfool
    @grayfool Pƙed 4 lety +4

    It's the two Ronnie's of the waterways! So the answer to the survey question of which way you go is "all of them". Yea! We were all correct then. Cool. Looking forward to the next "The yo yo boat". Good one.

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Pƙed 4 lety +1

      Back on track in one direction next week đŸ‘đŸ»

  • @deanmills5106
    @deanmills5106 Pƙed 4 lety +4

    Thank you guys, it's been a rough day for me and you two made me smile and helped me end the day on a positive note. Love you guys, thanks

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Pƙed 4 lety

      Sorry to hear that, Dean. I hope your weekend gets better 💜

  • @smiley800
    @smiley800 Pƙed 4 lety +3

    On the way to work this morning, I thought to myself, 'It's Friday. Another update from Foxes Afloat!!!'. I'm glad Shaun's eye healed. As far as swearing goes, he's a sailor. All the sailors I know swear. I think they have to take classes in swearing before they can get aboard a ship. Some people can't talk with out moving their hands. Some can't talk with out swearing!! Thanks again for sharing! Always glad to see what you two are up too! Dillon too!!!

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Pƙed 4 lety +1

      He’s fine. He sneezed a bit too hard and burst a tiny capillary 😂 He can swear too! đŸ€ŹđŸ€ŹđŸ€ŹđŸ€ŹđŸ˜‚

  • @cherylfaulkner6045
    @cherylfaulkner6045 Pƙed 4 lety +5

    Such a lovely couple and decent human beings. You make the world a better place.

  • @debbiecopening3407
    @debbiecopening3407 Pƙed 4 lety +4

    Love the drone shots and the overview about historical development. Makes the context of the videos so much more!!! That location had epic countryside views.

  • @FloatingOurBoat
    @FloatingOurBoat Pƙed 4 lety +13

    Please dont worry about having recommended Slaithwaite to us. We learnt long ago to listen to everyone elses recommendations then make our own minds up. Trouble can happan anywhere. It seems you guys just don't know if you're coming or going. Can't wait to see where you end up x

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Pƙed 4 lety +4

      Ah, there's method in our madness 😉 Not sure people are expecting where we're heading 😂 xxxx

  • @Bob8091
    @Bob8091 Pƙed 4 lety +4

    The couple with the matching tops. Whenever I see this phenomenon I think of Ever Decreasing Circles and Howard & Hilda. (Anyone too young or from abroad just type it in google and they come up).

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Pƙed 4 lety

      They were ACE! Haha! Neve thought of that! 😂

    • @Bob8091
      @Bob8091 Pƙed 4 lety +1

      They don't make comedy like that anymore.

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Pƙed 4 lety

      @@Bob8091 We're trying 😂

  • @bren106
    @bren106 Pƙed 4 lety +4

    I'm more used to seeing Shaun driving, so it was quite a change to see Colin going up the back. 5:54

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Pƙed 4 lety +2

      Ah, the first innuendo. I keep trying to give them up but it's just too hard

    • @bren106
      @bren106 Pƙed 4 lety

      @@FoxesAfloat Thinking of innuendos to post is the second best thing to do by yourself on a cold, wet Friday afternoon.

  • @stancrouch9642
    @stancrouch9642 Pƙed 4 lety +3

    You guys make a great video. I look forward to it each week.

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Pƙed 4 lety

      Awww, thanks, Stan! đŸ‘đŸ»

  • @majikmajik
    @majikmajik Pƙed 4 lety +3

    The only CZcams channel where it takes 3 weeks to put out a weekly vlog... :P Y'all are nuts!

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Pƙed 4 lety +3

      Quality, not quantity (as my first boyfriend used to say) 😂

  • @andrewmarkbounds1444
    @andrewmarkbounds1444 Pƙed 4 lety +3

    Nice bit of control for reverse

  • @locallyn5643
    @locallyn5643 Pƙed 4 lety +3

    Great one guys thanks, Out takes gave me a giggle again.
    I always find that red bull wharf is fine for mooring ,My other half and I stop there each time we travel that bit of the waterway

  • @improvesheffield4824
    @improvesheffield4824 Pƙed 4 lety +4

    As a new subscriber I’m really loving these vlogs. It’s the quality narration combined with the humour and excellent and varied photography that make them so good. Keeping everybody in suspenders also helps! đŸ˜łđŸ„ŽđŸ˜‰đŸ€—
    Regarding advice on where, or where not, to moor; I would imagine most people’s advice will be regarding the high season during the summer months when evenings are warmer and more kids are out looking for things to “do”! On cold, dark, wet November evenings most ‘ne’er do wells’ will be at home on their X boxes etc. Just something to consider. 🙂

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Pƙed 4 lety +1

      Yeah, all part of the mix đŸ‘đŸ»

  • @akakew
    @akakew Pƙed 4 lety +4

    Confusion all round, are you here, are you there, forwards, backwards. Truly amazing drone work. I love watching the drone footage.

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Pƙed 4 lety

      Thank you! There's some method to our madness 😂

  • @ianlr.477
    @ianlr.477 Pƙed 2 lety +2

    I came across you site about three weeks ago and am now completely smitten with you two the lovely boat and the absolutely beautiful scenery. Having mental problems within our family it is also a.breath of fresh air on how you cope and explain mental health issues. Hats off to you both. You're lovely blokes.
    Sail on
    Ian L R.

  • @for.tax.reasons
    @for.tax.reasons Pƙed 4 lety +2

    13:20 Shaun being a stern dad just kills me 😂 Dillon better watch out if he doesn't wanna get grounded

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Pƙed 4 lety +2

      Dillon does have selected hearing. Anything food related he hears from space. Being told to go back on the boat and no, totally deaf 😂

  • @paultowers2291
    @paultowers2291 Pƙed 4 lety +4

    You guys are the Best relieve and remove any depression.. ya jokes and being funny aswell... some other narrow boat videos are pants take a bloody bow 👏👏👏👏🎖

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Pƙed 4 lety +1

      Haha! That made me chuckle. Thanks, Paul 😂💜

  • @tombarber9181
    @tombarber9181 Pƙed 4 lety +3

    "we're always on the look out for places to keep away from" 😂 quality statement

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Pƙed 4 lety

      Yes, I thought so too. Most people miss these little nuggets of gold 😂😉

  • @chrisskelhorn5727
    @chrisskelhorn5727 Pƙed 4 lety +3

    You three (including you canine companion, going off to explore!) are brilliant! :-)

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Pƙed 4 lety +1

      Aww, Chris! Loving you right now ❀

    • @chrisskelhorn5727
      @chrisskelhorn5727 Pƙed 4 lety

      @@FoxesAfloat Thank you! If ever you're about Suffolk, give me a shout! :-)

  • @herberteirelav
    @herberteirelav Pƙed 4 lety +2

    Lovely. Looking forward to next week.

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Pƙed 4 lety

      Back in one direction next week 😂

  • @hw476
    @hw476 Pƙed 4 lety +3

    Fancy leaving us in suspenders!! đŸ˜±đŸ€ŠđŸŒâ€â™€ïžđŸ€—đŸ’–đŸ˜˜

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Pƙed 4 lety

      Yeah, right. I bet you like that 😏

    • @hw476
      @hw476 Pƙed 4 lety

      You know me too well ! đŸ˜‰đŸ€ŁđŸ€Ł

  • @leeshellam3150
    @leeshellam3150 Pƙed 3 lety +2

    I've been watching your vlogs all day on my phone while in the office. Now home, a glass of wine and a 50" TV. Now I can see the scenery 😎😎

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Pƙed 3 lety +2

      So much better on a proper telly đŸ‘đŸ»

  • @SMILEVIDEOTRAINS
    @SMILEVIDEOTRAINS Pƙed 4 lety +3

    even I dont know where I am now.....Well done lads

  • @stephencraigie1363
    @stephencraigie1363 Pƙed 4 lety +2

    always leave us wanting more !

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Pƙed 4 lety +1

      Better than switching off halfway through, yeah? 😉

  • @kevingladdish4739
    @kevingladdish4739 Pƙed 4 lety +2

    What a top video! Love the part vlog, part history lesson of the canals and the surrounding area and the camera work gets better with each video. The bloopers are just Fantastic right at the end, i always look forward to each new video. Keep up the Brilliant work Foxes!!

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Pƙed 4 lety

      Aww, thanks, Kevin! It means a lot to hear that 😊

  • @carolynabramo7108
    @carolynabramo7108 Pƙed 4 lety +2

    Tunnel pants, nutella, and "hair gel". Very interesting. Hope your eye is ok Shaun. So happy for Fridays, but... omg. Cliffhanger..... xoxoxoxoxo

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Pƙed 4 lety +1

      Yeah, he just had a tiny capillary burst one night when we were watching TV. He's fine ❀

    • @carolynabramo7108
      @carolynabramo7108 Pƙed 4 lety +1

      That's good to hear. He must have been really enjoying the program he was watching.... ;)

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Pƙed 4 lety

      @@carolynabramo7108 I think he sneezed just before it happened đŸ€Ł

    • @carolynabramo7108
      @carolynabramo7108 Pƙed 4 lety

      @@FoxesAfloat 😁

  • @llessibm
    @llessibm Pƙed 4 lety +3

    Just walked past you on the way to the pub and somehow even in the torch light I knew it was you - what a beautiful paint job ! I’m a few locks north in my new and now battered sailaway (those Cheshire locks can be quite hard work for an old novice like me) - love your work and enjoy your winter cruising

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Pƙed 4 lety +1

      Haha! Nice one. You should have knocked đŸ‘‹đŸ» Not now though because the fire’s hot and I’m naked 😂

    • @llessibm
      @llessibm Pƙed 4 lety

      Foxes Afloat - ha perhaps not, I’ll leave you to a peaceful evening, I’m walking back now so if you hear a splash then it’s only me in the canal

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Pƙed 4 lety +1

      Haha! We had a boat come up the locks in the dark with no lights on earlier 🙄

    • @llessibm
      @llessibm Pƙed 4 lety

      Foxes Afloat - I was in his way for a while and moved over just up the cut as he was desperate to get to his home moorings just past you - he did cast a ghostly shadow cruising in the dark with no lights, a bit Marie Celeste đŸ‘»

  • @DavidJones-hh7ov
    @DavidJones-hh7ov Pƙed 4 lety +2

    Always entertaining. The drone footage ideally complemented the description of the altered lock system.

  • @peterwoods5310
    @peterwoods5310 Pƙed 4 lety +2

    Silver Fox steers astonishingly well in reverse, it's magic.

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Pƙed 4 lety +1

      She does! đŸ‘đŸ»

    • @liamhainsworth26
      @liamhainsworth26 Pƙed 4 lety

      Bow thruster! đŸ€ŁđŸ€Ł

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Pƙed 4 lety +1

      @@liamhainsworth26 And...? That's one of the reasons they're fitted.

    • @liamhainsworth26
      @liamhainsworth26 Pƙed 4 lety

      @@FoxesAfloat not fitting one on ours, is my biggest regret. You don't realize just how useful they are until you don't have one....

  • @jezswallow9801
    @jezswallow9801 Pƙed 4 lety +2

    Oh Guys you need some matching sowesters with hats as well. It would be so funny! Great Vlog again and peace has resumed on the earth :)

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Pƙed 4 lety +2

      No, no, no, NO! 😂 They're back next week 😉

    • @jezswallow9801
      @jezswallow9801 Pƙed 4 lety

      Foxes Afloat Oh yes, yes, yes!!! đŸ§„đŸ§„đŸ‘šâ€â€ïžâ€đŸ‘š

  • @hughcarson6837
    @hughcarson6837 Pƙed 4 lety +2

    Great aerial shots, great vlog, well done lads.

  • @Merseysiderful
    @Merseysiderful Pƙed 4 lety +2

    An advantage of the winter and bad weather is that the undesirables are less likely to congregate in dodgy locations and cause problems for narrow boaters.

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Pƙed 4 lety

      Yeah, it’s much quieter! Loving it đŸ‘đŸ»

  • @bobingram6912
    @bobingram6912 Pƙed 4 lety +5

    Nice reversing, I'd have just rewound the vid!!!!!! đŸ€”đŸ‘â€

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Pƙed 4 lety +2

      Haha! Why didn't I think of that? 😂

  • @plewin4681
    @plewin4681 Pƙed 4 lety +3

    every week you guys become more and more like Morcoombe and Wise

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Pƙed 4 lety

      As long as we're more alive than they are I'm happy 😂

  • @malcdicko6727
    @malcdicko6727 Pƙed 4 lety +2

    still catching up on your previous videos but i am enjoying every minuet of them fantastic entertainment and the banter between you both is just the best laugh ever well done guys for entertaining us.

  • @nkiey
    @nkiey Pƙed 4 lety +1

    Loving that shot at 01:10 with the Virgin train in the background carrying the same livery as Silver Fox. Beautifully co-ordinated! â˜ș

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Pƙed 4 lety

      Always good to see a TRAAAAAAAIIIIIIIN! 😂

  • @eirishemd
    @eirishemd Pƙed 4 lety +3

    Lol made my Friday guys. Shaun will be a great model. Really enjoyed this vlog and can’t wait to find out where you ended up. HugsđŸ˜ŽđŸ‘â€ïžđŸ‡šđŸ‡Š

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Pƙed 4 lety

      Sssshhhh! It's a (badly kept) secret! 😂

    • @eirishemd
      @eirishemd Pƙed 4 lety +1

      My lips are sealed which is making eating lunch a challenge. Just joined your Patreon page. Yay🎉

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Pƙed 4 lety

      @@eirishemd You have! Welcome! xxx

  • @suelampshire33
    @suelampshire33 Pƙed 4 lety +4

    Fabulous reversing Colin!!

  • @Porkonfork
    @Porkonfork Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Great video, thanks... Really love the little shots of gears turning, readying for travel and the normal day to day encounters. Thanks again

  • @aghauler1964
    @aghauler1964 Pƙed 4 lety +1

    Hi Colin and Shaun.
    Thank you so much for your beautiful posts, I really enjoy your style and especially your enthusiasm for architectural aspects on and around the canals.
    Safe travels!đŸŒ·

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Pƙed 4 lety +1

      Aww, thanks, David! It's nice to be appreciated đŸ‘đŸ»â€ïž

  • @james7149
    @james7149 Pƙed 4 lety +1

    As always we look forward to your next instalment and it’s so good to view your wonderful vlogs at the end of the week...that added information you provide about local history etc. is the icing on the cake! Thanks fellasđŸ€—

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Pƙed 4 lety

      Aww, it’s always our pleasure, James! 💜

  • @turpialito
    @turpialito Pƙed 4 lety +1

    Thank you for the Elysian scenery, Foxes. God bless and cheers!

  • @mycroftholmes8353
    @mycroftholmes8353 Pƙed 4 lety +2

    Colin thank you for your time and effort you put in to these video.

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Pƙed 4 lety

      I really enjoy producing them. Thank YOU for watching and commenting. It means more than you know 😊

    • @mycroftholmes8353
      @mycroftholmes8353 Pƙed 4 lety

      @@FoxesAfloat having read my comment again I have noticed I have omitted Shaun from the thanks.
      Shaun thank you for supplying Colin with beverages and biscuits /cakes while he makes these videos. Thank you skillfully driving of the narrowboat (forward only). Most of all thank you for Shaun being Shaun.

    • @valpage8221
      @valpage8221 Pƙed 4 lety

      @@mycroftholmes8353 that's kind of you to mention Shaun.

  • @240aking
    @240aking Pƙed 4 lety +1

    Hi , Guy's, yet again another fantastic film, comedy drama and suspense, add fantastic scenery and local history, who could ask for more and we get it week after week.

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Pƙed 4 lety

      Very kind of you, Andy! Thanks! đŸ‘đŸ»

  • @progwolf12
    @progwolf12 Pƙed 4 lety +2

    This vlog so easily could have been called Silver Fox Groundhog Day! :-)

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Pƙed 4 lety +1

      It could! You should have seen me trying to edit it.😂

  • @isabelconibear9379
    @isabelconibear9379 Pƙed 4 lety +1

    Thank you! I’ve been through the Harecastle Tunnel up & back when we went on a canal hols - few years ago now but loved our week!

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Pƙed 4 lety +1

      You’ll love next weeks episode then đŸ‘đŸ»

    • @isabelconibear9379
      @isabelconibear9379 Pƙed 4 lety

      Foxes Afloat thank you I am looking forward to seeing the area again 😘

  • @paulstanding7267
    @paulstanding7267 Pƙed 4 lety +2

    Hi guys very nice vlog loved the drone shots 😀👍👍

  • @josephranker5716
    @josephranker5716 Pƙed 4 lety +1

    I'm glad to see a lot of others are speaking up on what a fine videos Foxes produce, well done

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Pƙed 4 lety +1

      Aww, Joseph, that's lovely of you to say. Your fiver is in the post 😂

    • @josephranker5716
      @josephranker5716 Pƙed 4 lety

      @@FoxesAfloat Credit where credit is due.

  • @liamhainsworth26
    @liamhainsworth26 Pƙed 4 lety +1

    If you come down the Trent n Mersey. Be sure to stop at the clock tower pub in shardlow. The water right Infront of it needs a good dredge though so stop above the locks! Fantastic village for a walk around, and some food! Willington a little further up, at Mercia is nice too...

  • @leeburkitt1442
    @leeburkitt1442 Pƙed 4 lety +1

    A mile and half going backwards and three locks, impressive. Our boat hates going backwards in a straight-line. Well done, I'd have not wanted to do that!

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Pƙed 4 lety

      I’m just glad I didn’t have a side wind to be dealing with! 😂🙈

  • @mickyjb2003
    @mickyjb2003 Pƙed 4 lety +1

    Tunnel pants, love it.lol

  • @petermartintv
    @petermartintv Pƙed 4 lety +3

    Fisherman's Catch chippy, just up the bank from Red Bull Wharf. Wheelbarrow sized chip portions! Not to be missed!

  • @Mark-ct5dh
    @Mark-ct5dh Pƙed 4 lety +1

    I like the suspense in this one! Wow backing up a mile to the services, impressive! I will be looking forward to next Friday! Thx guy’s!

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Pƙed 4 lety

      Cheers, Mike! đŸ‘đŸ»đŸ‘đŸ»

  • @reggveg
    @reggveg Pƙed 4 lety +1

    Your outtakes at the end of the vlog gave me a giggle, thanks for making my day.

  • @craigorford9932
    @craigorford9932 Pƙed 4 lety +2

    Another good vlog,Shaun if your in Wakefield try the coffee shop called Muffin Break just as you go on to Trinity walk,opp Cathy Pacific travel agent.bloody good buns and cake

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Pƙed 4 lety

      Oi! Orford! I like cake too you know! 😂

    • @craigorford9932
      @craigorford9932 Pƙed 4 lety

      Colin Get your sen down there then!!or tell Shaun to bring you one back

  • @adrianraven8805
    @adrianraven8805 Pƙed 4 lety +1

    Great vlog once again guys. Checking out the shiny new video is now the first thing we do on a NZ Saturday morning before dragging our arses out of bed!
    Loving watching the seasonal changes and feeling homesick as we head towards Christmas.
    Keep up the great work and enjoying the adventure 😊

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Pƙed 4 lety

      Thanks, Adrian! Yeah, getting chiller and less green now. đŸ‘đŸ»

  • @susanmill2394
    @susanmill2394 Pƙed 4 lety +1

    I really love the views from the drone! Such a change from here in Nova Scotia. Makes me homesick for England.

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Pƙed 4 lety

      Ah, well enjoy the views. It’s dark, cold and damp. The views are better than the weather 💜

  • @lewisgardner1660
    @lewisgardner1660 Pƙed 4 lety +1

    Thanks you two, at least we all know now who is the champ at reversing silverfox don’t we.

  • @DG-jq7il
    @DG-jq7il Pƙed 4 lety +1

    Brave beautiful Yorkshire, champion! Good luck and good travels Sean.

  • @judithkitchingman4419
    @judithkitchingman4419 Pƙed 4 lety +2

    Westport Lake, a good spot for Dillon, apart from the geese. But knowing you two you won’t be there now.xx

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Pƙed 4 lety

      I couldn’t possibly confirm or deny where we are/were. Shaun will swear! 😂

  • @markattardo
    @markattardo Pƙed 4 lety +3

    Glad to see Shaun's eye cleared up during your time warp. I'd ask where but I wouldn't know anyway😂 Were you ushered through the tunnel ahead of schedule?
    Nice reversing. When is the Silver Fox vs Minimal List reversing showdownđŸ€Ł

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Pƙed 4 lety +1

      He’s fine. He sneezed a bit too hard and burst a tiny capillary 😂

  • @ralphwest8156
    @ralphwest8156 Pƙed 4 lety +1

    Another fabulously engaging video, great drone footage and cool guitar sounds, thanks chaps, keep warm it looks cold'

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Pƙed 4 lety +1

      It is FEEEZING! It's only November too. Bring on January! đŸ„¶

  • @christineharmon2766
    @christineharmon2766 Pƙed 4 lety +2

    Some ideas for merchandise to sell.....1. Beanie knit cap...2. Umbrella and sun parasol ....3. Footies or ankle socks....4. Writing pens.....5. Mimi Silver Fox boat (like a Matchbox car size) 6. Breathmint tin.....7.bendable Colin and Sean figures ....8. Sweatpants that say “ my lucky tunnel pants” ....9. Compasses that say,”this is strange, where are we?” .... 10. Pot holder or tea towel that say, “ you were in the navy! Yeah, as a chef!” 💟 lov, one of your groupies!

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Pƙed 4 lety

      We do socks! Hehe... We try to keep the march simple but I do like the idea of a bendy Colin 😂😂😂😂

    • @christineharmon2766
      @christineharmon2766 Pƙed 4 lety +1

      Foxes Afloat But those long socks don’t fit a lot of legs- like mine. Footies or ankle can fit most people. I definitely don’t need more mugs.Sweatshirt you do carry bigger sizes but out of my budget right now. Just trying to think of less expensive alternatives that anybody of any size could still have a trinket. Glad you like the bendy Colin and Sean! Think that would be so much fun!.........Can I just tell you how excited I get when I wake up and see all your replies! You truly send me a life line! Sometimes I wish I lived in one of those old tiny lock keeper bungalows. Then every once in awhile you two would stop in for a hearty meal and I send you off with some sweets! You and I’d share a good cup of Joe and Sean a glass of wine. But NewYork State is far off from the UK so these little conversations will have to do!

  • @jchapman60
    @jchapman60 Pƙed 4 lety +1

    So, I guess if I played the first part of this adventure in reverse, it would look like normal sailing! Like a yo-yo on this trip, but still a lot of fun! We will be in suspense until your next video! Thanks for sharing!

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Pƙed 4 lety

      Even better, it looks like we're going forward but I'm deliberately looking backward! What talent! 😂

  • @clairecuthbert7980
    @clairecuthbert7980 Pƙed 3 lety

    “Discovered” you guys a couple of weeks ago and now bingeing our way through from the beginning. Reminds me how sorry I was that my Dad sold his narrow boat after Mum died. We still get to hire and have fun though so may see you at some point. My brother lives in Buxworth to that might be our next target. Absolute LOVE watching your adventures ...don’t ever stop.

  • @annie2950
    @annie2950 Pƙed 4 lety +1

    Hi Guys thanks for our weekly bit of Canal joy. Great Boatmanship and drone footage it this one great but not helping Barry's Boat envy. 💛💛

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Pƙed 4 lety +1

      Hehe... Will Barry ever get his boat?

    • @annie2950
      @annie2950 Pƙed 4 lety

      @@FoxesAfloat yep he will hoping kev got him on the list xx

  • @josephwalsh2386
    @josephwalsh2386 Pƙed 4 lety +4

    "Something About Mary" look... "Is that... hair gel?" hahahaha

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Pƙed 4 lety +1

      Honestly, you don't want to know 😂

  • @NicholasFerrar
    @NicholasFerrar Pƙed 4 lety +3

    Impressive reversing!

  • @lorithorpe3502
    @lorithorpe3502 Pƙed 4 lety +1

    great vlog , my pet hate harcastle tunnel , the one we broke down in , grrrr , it looked alot easier driving it backwards than it does driving it forwards lol , i'm looking forwards to getting my Tshirts & mug soon , double sided mug , carry on cruising Tshirt , & there's alwats time foe cake , yeah , whoop whoop . lori

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Pƙed 4 lety +1

      Yay! Let us know if they're okay! đŸ‘đŸ»

  • @SheplerStudios
    @SheplerStudios Pƙed 4 lety +1

    You two are a treasure, keep safe and travel onward!

  • @grange247
    @grange247 Pƙed 4 lety +1

    It's like watching Ant and Dec in ten years time.....loving your life style:-)

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Pƙed 4 lety +1

      Surely you mean ten years ago? 😂

  • @jeanwhite2236
    @jeanwhite2236 Pƙed 4 lety +5

    😳 in trouble for giggling at 2am watching your blog. That something about Mary hair comment 😂😂 please don’t get matching weather proofs

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Pƙed 4 lety +2

      Haha! No, the matching jackets will NEVER happen. Unsubscribe if we do 😂

  • @ikonixx
    @ikonixx Pƙed 4 lety +2

    Colin, you owe me a new keyboard as mine is full of tea now. Did you really have to make the 'There's Something About Mary' comment while I was taking a drink?! Loved Shaun's reaction.

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Pƙed 4 lety +1

      Haha! People think I’m joking 😕

  • @jayoneill1533
    @jayoneill1533 Pƙed 4 lety +1

    Nicely done Colin, that was a long, long trip in reverse. I’m surprised Capt Bligh didn’t try to take the helm!

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Pƙed 4 lety

      Haha! I'm better at driving backward so that's one of my jobs 😂

  • @terriwestbrook2039
    @terriwestbrook2039 Pƙed 4 lety +1

    Just watched the vlogg with martin zero staring ⭐ the foxes brill loved seeing you from another view you were so relaxed well done x

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Pƙed 4 lety

      Cheers, Terri. I think we're doing another with him soon 😉

  • @lloydbaker7104
    @lloydbaker7104 Pƙed 4 lety +2

    Westport! Hey I am only 45min driving time from Westport...ok, so it's Westport Ontario Canada, but it is on the Rideau Canal. I am amazed at all the names that are the same over here.

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Pƙed 4 lety +1

      Haha! I was going to say bring us cake but it's a bit far 😂

    • @lloydbaker7104
      @lloydbaker7104 Pƙed 4 lety

      @@FoxesAfloat if i was close i would find you and bring you cake and treats...and cookies for Dillon!

  • @claywalker9064
    @claywalker9064 Pƙed 4 lety +1

    Hi Guys - The aerial pictures are stunning they really show the route of the old staircase locks - I loved Shaun's 23 point turn - Have you ever thought of fitting a bigger engine to Silver Fox and turning it into Silver Fox GT - It has a certain "ring" to it. Think how fast Silver Fox would have been in reverse (Only joking) - What a fabulous "pace of life" you have. Keep warm and safe - Take care - Kind regards Clay x

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Pƙed 4 lety

      Haha! Silver Fox GT. I was a boy racer and loved my Vauxhall Nova GTE so kind tempting 😂

  • @soulcomfort1
    @soulcomfort1 Pƙed 4 lety +1

    A cliffhanger! Can hardly wait to hear the rest of the story. Was so nice getting my weekly visit with you both. :)

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Pƙed 4 lety +1

      To be honest, and without spiling next week, it was something hanging that caused this week's cock-up! LOL! That sounds worse than it was 😂

  • @stephenlittle7534
    @stephenlittle7534 Pƙed 4 lety +1

    Ow Ar. What you like you two. That was different I like the air shots of you guys turning and the info on the bit about Telford cause you could see the path that the locks a water took on that bend. When you know where you are let us know as well will you. He He. 😀

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Pƙed 4 lety +1

      Yeah... Still trying to work that one out 😂

  • @andreabradley4124
    @andreabradley4124 Pƙed 4 lety +2

    Your reversing skills are inspiring guys xx

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Pƙed 4 lety

      Aww, cheers, Andrea! I had a little help from a few short bursts of the bow thruster 😉

    • @corrigenda70
      @corrigenda70 Pƙed 4 lety

      @@FoxesAfloat That explains it!

  • @weezerr2d283
    @weezerr2d283 Pƙed 2 lety +1

    Thanks for the video !! That was some fantastic driving 😁have a wonderful day !! Stay safe !!

  • @philipwest4553
    @philipwest4553 Pƙed 4 lety +1

    Of course you know where you are! ;) Thanks for an entertaining video. Keep Dillon safe.

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Pƙed 4 lety

      Haha! Dillon's always safe and loved and warm â€ïžđŸ‘đŸ»

  • @silverdon55
    @silverdon55 Pƙed 4 lety +2

    I know where you are. You're in Oz. Which means anything at all can happen. It's grand as usual. And no nmatching waterproofs, please. You two are delightful as you are.

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Pƙed 4 lety

      Definitely no matching waterproofs, EVER! 😂

  • @michaelhiggins7365
    @michaelhiggins7365 Pƙed 4 lety +2

    OK Colin . . . what EVERYONE really wants to see is . . . Shaun sporting his Christmas Onesie ! ;) I loved the jazz music in this one, I also found the folding down of your pram useful, these small details add to your presentation. Who can't help but want to learn more about Canal history, your research is so very much appreciated. I think we were seeing the old right of way from the former but now extinct, staircase locks as seen in the drone footage. I'm wondering . . . when you were reversing 1 1/2 miles, were you using your Bow Thruster for steering? Who shot J.R. . . . hilarious one liner and has us all waiting with baited breath . . . just what really happened in Haircastle Tunnel, were your lucky pants fully broken in, did Shaun snag his Chunky Jumper, did Dillion fall in, was some poor soul murdered with a windlass . . . I guess we will find out in next week's installment. You guy's take very good care and thanks for brightening my Friday ;)

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Pƙed 4 lety +1

      Hey, Michael 👋
      Haha! Shaun in a Christmas onesie 😂
      Yes, that's why I did the drone so you could see the original route of the staircase đŸ‘đŸ»
      Yes, you have to use the bow thruster a little to help position the bow for the corners.
      As for the rest, you're right. Find out next week 😉

  • @mikedunn5633
    @mikedunn5633 Pƙed 4 lety +1

    Excellent bit of reversing there, sir!

  • @BarneyLeith
    @BarneyLeith Pƙed 4 lety +1

    Used that winding hole in 2018 and moored between Church Lawton and the Red Bull pub. Nice quiet area, apart from the trains. Once again, thanks for a lovely vlog. Looking forward to finding out where you are/were at the end and where you're going next.

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Pƙed 4 lety +1

      Don't you mean "Apart from the TRAAAAAAAAAAIIIINS!" 😂

  • @greghilton7797
    @greghilton7797 Pƙed 4 lety +3

    I don't have to ask where you are, because you're here and when your not here anymore your there. So don't be here and there too many times or everyone will know where you are.

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Pƙed 4 lety

      Most of the time we don't know whether we're coming or going 😂

  • @stevesrepairs3815
    @stevesrepairs3815 Pƙed 4 lety +1

    Great vlog as always guys, well done Colin reversing that boat all that way down the canal I know that there's not much steerage reversing a boat (did you use the cheat buttons?). Actually it was you Colin that suggested using the "It's all about Mary" method of setting your hair, lol. All the best, Stevie

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Pƙed 4 lety +1

      No such thing as cheat buttons.
      Do you use a remote control? Power steering? Same principle 😉
      Yeah, people thought I was kidding with the Something About Mary hair 😂💩

  • @thomasolsson8816
    @thomasolsson8816 Pƙed 4 lety +1

    Lovely video from you both. Like them a lot. Looking forward to the next one.

  • @simonmills9427
    @simonmills9427 Pƙed 4 lety +3

    As usual you have made me chuckle great drone shots and by the way where are you? lol

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Pƙed 4 lety +3

      Thank you, Simon!
      We're in đŸ€ŹđŸ€ŹđŸ€ŹđŸ€ŹđŸ€ŹđŸ€ŹđŸ‘ŠđŸ»
      😂

    • @simonmills9427
      @simonmills9427 Pƙed 4 lety +1

      @@FoxesAfloat Just added you guys to my Patreon subs always love your vlogs and still jealous want a boat again lol

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Pƙed 4 lety

      That's awesome! Thanks, Simon!

  • @showaltermicro
    @showaltermicro Pƙed 4 lety +1

    Chunky jumper - priceless

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Pƙed 4 lety

      He loves his chunky jumper 😂💜

  • @JohnKiniston
    @JohnKiniston Pƙed 4 lety +2

    This video answered one of the questions I've been wondering since I started watching, How your stovepipe is short sometimes while other times it's long.

  • @anthonybelcher8569
    @anthonybelcher8569 Pƙed 4 lety +1

    Hi guys,once more a fantastic video from the both of you,don't stop making these brilliant blogs ,it makes my day just watching you

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Pƙed 4 lety

      Aww, thanks, Anthony! Have a fab weekend đŸ‘đŸ»

  • @davehollingworth5537
    @davehollingworth5537 Pƙed 4 lety +5

    There’s Something About Colin. Nooooooooooooooooooo! Just Nooooooooooooo! I did laugh at the look on Shaun’s face!
    Enjoyed the vlog, thanks!

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Pƙed 4 lety

      Haha! I'm surprised we didn't cut that bit out 😂

    • @brodie2711
      @brodie2711 Pƙed 4 lety

      The look on Shaun's face was just priceless

    • @brodie2711
      @brodie2711 Pƙed 4 lety

      @@FoxesAfloat so glad you didn't cut it. So funny

  • @callummitchell7538
    @callummitchell7538 Pƙed 4 lety +1

    Brilliant as ever. Have a great week.

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Pƙed 4 lety

      Aww, thanks, Callum! Have a lovely weekend!